[New-imc] Erie-IMC

[Andy Mulkerin]

Hey Randy, new-imc:

I'll reiterate a little what we've been discussing on the erie list for
the rest of new-imc to see:

- I'm down with you folks holding off on developing an editorial policy.
You'll also want to write out your decisionmaking process, like we did:
http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/ImcPittsburghConsensus

- While it's not imperative, I'd suggest waiting a litttttle bit before
jumping in full-steam (ie, sending your letter and joining the network . .
=3D2E you're moving along really quickly, which is AWESOME, but at the same
time, you'll want to make sure that the 10 or so
people who are involved today are going to stick around, or else you'll be
able to get more people involved. I'm really impressed with your progress,
just don't want to see you get going too fast then lose your momentum. It
took us a good while to get our shit together here, so don't worry about
not being ready yet.

keep up the good work!
andy

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So grab a pen turn off the CNN and scratch me out some plans
to get together again.


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On Sat, 10 May 2003, Randy francisco wrote:

>
>
>
> New IMC- Erie
>
> Hello group sorry for the delay in getting back to you, been busy trying
> to get as many local groups involved as we can.
>
> We had meeting on Monday the 5th in which we covered the IMC network=92s
> "Principles of Unity" we agreed to all of the principles. However we had
> some concern about #3(respect the right of activist who choose not to be
> photographed or filmed.) only as far as the logistics of getting
> everyone=92s permission to photograph or film at large rallies.
>
> We also covered the IMC membership criteria.
>
>  1. Agree in spirit to the NIMC Mission statement and "Principals of
>     Unity"
>
>     Yes and here is our mission statement for everyone to read.
>
>     The Erie Independent Media is dedicated to providing a Community
>     Based Media. Where groups and individuals in our region can use their
>     own voices to provide a journalistic alternative to the
>     dehumanization of corporate media, with the passionate telling of
>     under-reported local and regional stories, this democratic media
>     outlet, if well used, will bring greater exposure, connection, and
>     sustainability to our community. Your news is welcome, whether it is
>     artistic, environmental, political, activist or social justice
>     issues. We aim to be as inclusive as possible. This site depends upon
>     your active participation via open postings and commentary.
>
>  2. Have committed membership substantial enough to sustain a functional
>     IMC.
>
>     We had 10 people at our last meeting involved in approximately 5
>     different local groups. And we all agreed to focus ourselves on
>     reaching out to others in the community.
>
>  3. Have open and public meetings (no one group can have exclusionary
>     "ownership" of an IMC)
>
>     Agreed to by consensus
>
>  4. Work toward developing a local Mission Statement or Statement of
>     Purpose.
>
>     Ours can be read above in a)
>
>  5. Establish and publish an editorial policy, which is developed and
>     functions though a democratic process, and with full transparency.
>
>     We are considering an editorial policy similar to Pittsburgh=92s Poli=
cy
>
>     (http://pittsburgh.indymedia.org/process/openpub.php) but we felt we
>     needed some time to examine it fully. This will be decided at our
>     next meeting.
>
>  6. Agree to the use of Open Publishing as described in the NIMC
>     Editorial Policy.
>
>     Agreed to by consensus. With the knowledge that the term "Open
>     Publishing" is still being defined by the Global Network Collective.
>
>  7. Adopt a decision-making policy that is in alignment with consensus
>     principles, which include open, transparent and egalitarian process.
>
>     Agreed to by consensus.
>
>  8. Have a spokesperson(s) willing and capable of participating in the
>     global decision making process and meetings as a rotating
>     liaison/representative, with a clear understanding of the
>     responsibilities that come with this role.
>
>     Yes, they are Randy Francisco (further64 at earthlink.net) and
>
>     Brett Hararin (paco at velocity.net)
>
>  9. Participate in the Key IMC Network Communication Methods That Pertain
>     to the health and vitality of the Network and that contribute to the
>     work of the IMC. Assure that at least one person from your local IMC
>     participates at any given time on the IMC-Communications list.
>
>     Yes Randy and Brett will cover this until someone else is willing.
>
> 10. (Not Finalized): have no official affiliation with any political
>     party, state or candidate for office, (comments: but producers have
>     the freedom to do what ever they like and local IMC=92s can "feature"
>     stories about various political parties and initiatives.)
>
>     We agree to this in principle but have a question regarding the
>     ability of our local IMC to endorse specific candidates (through
>     consensus) that we feel fight for peace and social justice in our
>     region. We are willing to go either way on this but would like a
>     clarification.
>
> 11. IMCs shall in no way engage in commercial for-profit enterprises.
>
>     Agree by consensus
>
> 12. Display a local version of the IMC Logo on your website and
>     literature.
>
>     We have several taken several photos of local landmarks to use for
>     this purpose and are in the process of enhancing them.
>
> 13. Include the IMC Network Current cities list on your site preferably
>     on the front page.
>
>     This is presently at the bottom of the front page and we are going to
>     move it to the right side bar to be consistent with most other IMCs.
>
>
> Randy
> further64 at earthlink.net
> "The state can't give you free speech,
> and the state can't take it away.
> You're born with it, like your eyes, like your ears.
> Freedom is something you assume,
> then you wait for someone to try to take it away.
> The degree to which you resist is the degree to which you are free..."
> - Utah Phillips
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